Margo Ternstrom
Photoshop Artist, Illustrator

I'm an illustrator. After years of experience with markers, pastels and pencils, I've changed my focus to computer applications. Now, my work is done almost exclusively in Photoshop. This way my projects can be handled digitally through email and the internet. This allows me to work with anyone, anywhere. It's great.

The main portion of my work has come from the Interior Design industry. First, I receive line drawings (or CADD files). Then after scanning specified fabrics and materials, I put these images into the drawing and render the chair, plan or perspective into a highly effective presentation tool.

But being a Photosoph Artist is very flexible. My expertise can be applied to anything from greeting cards to photo re-touching.

I love to work with Adobe Photoshop. Creating new images or editing images, that didn't quite come out right, is a challenge I welcome.

I guess generally, I would like to connect with more interior and architectural companies that need a consultant for rendering services.

Specifically, it would be great to contact artists that do line art (pen or pencil) but do not know how to color-in their projects with computer techniques. I work currently with 2 very talented perspective artists that have yet to make the move from markers to Photoshop.

But then again - generally speaking - I would love to help anyone with digital coloring needs. New kinds of projects, in different areas, will help keep my professional life refreshed.

B.A. in Design - U.C.L.A.

I have been working in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years.

Here are some of the companies that I have had the pleasure to work with: HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates; KNA Interior Design; Cheryl Rowley Design; D360 Unlimited; Dougal Design Associates; HFS/Concepts 4 Architecture; LZ Design Group - Garden design

I have also taught Marker Techniques (3 semesters) at Santa Monica College.